Saxophonist
Lincoln Adler was a member of the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, featuring
actor/pianist Jeff Goldblum. He formed the contemporary jazz band Times
4 releasing the albums Seductivity (2005), Relations
(2006), and Eclipse (2010).

He has already released
several solo albums like Dream (1996), Short Stories
(1997), Are You In There (1999) and Sax Therapy (2004).
While Lincoln lives his jazzy roots with his band Times 4, he is going
more commercial after his own words on his solo projects. Following this
concept Lincoln Adler offers with his new album Grateful (2011)
more mellow tones.

To create an environment of healing
and relaxation is his intention. He is perfectly supported by Russ Gold (drums)
and G Koop (acoustic and electric guitars) approaching this goal. To
create an intimate atmosphere, in which Lincoln's sensitive sax can
blossom, his fellow-musicians stretches out for a peaceful
instrumentation. That way Grateful grows with great
sensitivity.

When tones dribble like
raindrops and Lincoln raises his sax with sensibility, then you have the
time to listen to your soul and Beautiful is your guidance.
Lincoln has a distinctive inner balance to present tunes correspondent
At Peace with credibility.

Songs like Vistas Of
Freedom with an average length of more than 7 minutes take your
time, but this investment pays. The dynamic groove of Signs Of Life
draws you into the inner circle of leisure. Enough substance to
distinguish the sound from new age, Adler delivers an adequate amount of
entertainment to keep you in tension.

Dancing At Twilight
is dominated by a marching snare in the style of Ravel's Bolero
underlined by a swaying bass. A rhythmic platform for Lincoln's soothing
sax. Island Dreams introduces a reggae-flavored theme into the
musical bolster.

With The Healer
Lincoln rewards the attentive listener with another appealing piece.
Lullabye For The Restless provides the final hook to keep your
interest for Grateful on a glooming level.

Let's recapitulate Lincoln's intention
to deliver a fresh helping of instrumental down-tempo melodic tracks.
Keeping this in mind Grateful is definitely a musical remedy in
these stressful times.